Trump-Putin Alaska Summit Expected, Zelensky Invitation Possible

U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15 to discuss an end to the Ukraine-Russia war, with potential talks involving land concessions. The White House is considering inviting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to this summit, with officials describing a trilateral meeting as a possibility but not yet finalized. Ukrainian and European leaders emphasize that any peace deal must include Ukraine, rejecting decisions made without Kyiv's involvement. Zelensky has rejected proposals involving territorial swaps, citing constitutional limits, and stressed the need for genuine peace. While Putin has not ruled out meeting Zelensky, conditions for such talks remain unmet, and the White House is currently prioritizing the bilateral meeting requested by Russia. The possibility of Zelensky attending the summit reflects ongoing discussions, though no official invitation has been extended yet.